Minimum Block Diameter (page 2 of 2)

5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure the rear oil seal retainer and withdraw the seal retainer and oil seal.

Ensure each piston / connecting rod / connecting rod cap set remain together in order for installation to their original locations.

Connecting rods and caps have identification marks which must match and align upon reassembly.

An arrow stamped on the piston upper face must point towards the front of the engine when reassembled.

Connecting rods are symmetrical and do not require front to rear orientation.

Connecting rod bolts have ferrules pressed into the caps for new build bolt retention / ease of assembly. Replacement bolts do not have the captive ferrule. Original bolts can be removed by tapping the bolt out of the cap with a rubber mallet.

1. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
2. Remove the connecting rod bolts and withdraw the connecting rod caps, complete with bearings.
3. Withdraw the piston and connecting rod assemblies, complete with bearings, from the top of the bore.